News & Events

Find information, resources, and updates from the Australian Workers Heritage Centre and the surrounding Central West Queensland regions, including media releases, articles and archived newsletters.

Gurrugurru (Everyone Coming Together)

The Barcaldine Regional Council in conjunction with the Tree of Knowledge Festival Committee is presenting Gurrugurru (Everyone coming together)

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Matya - a theatrical store of the Sun and Moon in song, music, dance, costuming and animation

Matya - A magical performance about the Sun Moon

Central West Aboriginal Corporation in collaboration with Red Ridge Interior Queensland present Matya - A magical performance about the Sun Moon.

Apr 26, 20212 min read

30th Anniversary Year

In 2021, the Australian Workers Heritage Centre celebrates its 30th Anniversary. From Solidarity, Passion and Commitment Big Things Grow

Apr 24, 20212 min read

Market Stalls and people at the Tree of Knowledge Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day 2021

The Barcaldine May Day Committee is proud to be celebrating 33 years of the May Day Parade. Hosted in the grounds of the Australian Workers Heritage Centre.

Apr 23, 20211 min read

New Entrance Building

The AWHC's long anticipated 'Main Street Entrance Project' opens in May 2021, featuring the construction of a new multi-purpose building housing a cafe and retail store.

Apr 22, 20211 min read

Portrait of the Unionist Prisoners from the Great Shearers Strike of 1891

Celebrating 130 Years of the Great Shearers' Strike of 1891

2021 commemorates the 130th anniversary of the Great Shearer's Strike of 1891

Apr 22, 20211 min read

People marching in the Labour Day Parade in main street of Barcaldine.

May Day 2021

Commemorate the granting of the eight-hour working day for Australians and recognize workers' contributions towards the nation's economy this May Day.

Mar 23, 20211 min read